The event encouraged all faculty, staff and students to form groups to go walk to lunch in downtown Columbus.

She said this event helped encourage those at the W to take some time to be active.

“This event benefits the W by encouraging our campus to work towards an environment of wellness. We are hoping to show our campus that just adding physical activity throughout your day can decrease chances of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease and increase bone strength and fat loss.”

More than 100 people registered and participated in this event, including Jessica McDill, a student success navigator.

“I enjoyed the Walk to Lunch,” McDill said. “It was nice to get out of the office for a little while, get some exercise, spend time with coworkers outside of the office and support local restaurants and businesses.”

She said she enjoyed the event.

“It benefited me because I was able to spend time with coworkers in a non-working setting and get much-needed exercise during the day,” she said. “I ate at Huck’s Place, and it was definitely enjoyable and fun.”

Various restaurants offered discounts to individuals who participated in the event, but they weren’t the only places that were giving out great discounts.

Different stores were also giving out great discount prices to whoever showed their MUW ID. A list of the stores and restaurants are located below.

Café on Main – 20 percent

Coffee House on 5th – 10 percent

Harvey’s - $5 gift card

Huck’s – 15 percent

Zachary’s – 15 percent

Beard’s Antiquities – 20 percent off entire store

Bella Interiors – 20 percent off any regular priced items

Columbus Arts Council - $3 off coupons for any Omnova Show at Rosenzweig

Fashion Barn – 30 percent off excluding formals and jeans

Grassroots Candle Company – 10 percent off purchase

Hollyhocks – Free gift with purchase

The Purple Elephant – 20 percent off selected items

Park Place – 25 percent off the entire store

If you would like to check out more about the Passport to Wellness Program and the W Walks to Lunch, please visit the website www.muw.edu/passporttowellness.